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Application Procedure for the Summer 2008 Festival

Applications are now being accepted for outstanding high-school, collegiate and pre-professional musicians for the 2008 season of Blue Mountain Festival.  

A tape reflecting the current level of student achievement, which may accompany the application or be sent under separate cover, is required from all applicants (new and returning). The tape is necessary for balancing the chamber ensembles. 

Auditions requirements:

Violin, Viola and Cello
  • A movement of a Bach Concerto or unaccompanied Bach
  • An etude representing the most advanced technical development of the applicant
Flute
  • A movement of a Bach Sonata
  • An etude representing the most advanced technical development of the applicant
Piano
  • Two pieces from distinctly different musical styles including one from the Baroque/Classical period . The selections should be of contrasting character to show the applicant's keyboard facility and musicianship.

Application procedure

1.                  Complete the following application form:

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For Enrollment July 27 - Aug 9, 2008
at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. 
After reading this brochure, you can print the form and mail in a registration for the 2008 session.

2.                  Enclose the $50 application fee made payable to Blue Mountain Festival.

3.                  Enclose a compact disc, audio or video tape (no minidisk or HI8 tape please) containing your audition (See requirements above)  Clearly label the tape with your name, age, instrument, composer, and title of the pieces.

4.                  Send the form, check and audition tape to:

Blue Mountain Festival

PO Box 2373          

Boothwyn, PA 19061

Phone: 484-832-4660

5.                  All applications must be received by April 15. Late applications will be reviewed at the discretion of the Directors.

Fees:

Tuition, Facilities fee   $1700  
Application fee   $  50  
Total     $1750  

Acceptance

All applicants will be notified by letter regarding their acceptance into the program.  If accepted, a deposit of 50% is due immediately to reserve a space.  The remaining balance is due by June 8, 2008  . 

Cancellations

Since the chamber groups and the music are assigned based on the individual ability and experience, any cancellation creates problems for the other students and for the program in general.  Participation may be cancelled by May 31 for a full refund minus the application fee.  Cancellations after June 1 may receive a refund of 50% of the total fees, at the discretion of the Executive Director.


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